Suzanne Stokes

I am available for weekends and evening appointments as well as day time.

I offer home visits, online, face to face in my office and walking and talking therapy 

Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming. My aim is to create a calm, safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood and comfortable to explore whatever you may be facing.

​Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, relationships, emotional overwhelm or feeling stuck in life, therapy can help you move forward at your own pace.

A Compassionate,

Down-to-Earth Approach

I do not believe that a counsellor can specialise in everything, as it can spread support too thin. Instead, I focus on providing meaningful, tailored support in areas where I have extensive experience and understanding.

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My approach is warm, calm and supportive. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable speaking openly without fear of judgement. Every person’s journey is different, which is why sessions are adapted around your personal experiences, needs and goals.

​Therapy is not about changing who you are. It is about helping you understand yourself more deeply, process difficult experiences and move towards a healthier and more balanced future.

I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative and free from judgement.

​Every person’s experience is different, which is why sessions are tailored around your individual needs, experiences and goals.

​My role is not to tell you who to be, but to help you better understand yourself, process difficult experiences and move towards lasting positive change.

​I aim to create a calm and confidential environment where you feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

I also offer Rewind therapy can deal with PTSD, Phobias, traumatic memories and traumatic flashbacks. The process involves being put into a deep state of relaxation and being placed in your safe place. Trained by Human Givens college I will also ensure that the trauma template is activated – meaning that they check that the trauma memory is being re-experienced at an emotional level at the time that the treatment is being carried out.

The Rewind Technique Once fully relaxed, clients are guided to imagine themselves in a pleasant place and, through a series of specific steps, are led to see or sense the traumatic event, or episodes when the phobia was most frightening, as if on a film, through which they can fast-forward and rewind at immense speed, using their remote control.

All this is repeated back and forth, at the highest speed that feels comfortable, and as many times as needed, till the scenes evoke no emotion from the client. If the feared circumstance is one that will need to be faced again in the future for instance, driving a car or using a lift the person is guided, while still relaxed, to visualise themselves doing so confidently.

For our initial first consultation which normally takes 30 minutes I will go over an assessment sheet to work out what support you need. This is free and can be done online, telephone or face to face. 

I like to get to know what areas you need support with so I can come up with the best therapeutic plan unique to you. I offer a safe non judgemental space where we will work at your pace, no pressure to go where you are not ready to talk about. As the sessions progress we will build a therapeutic relationship which will help you walk down the healing path. 

Couples in the first session we will still do the initial assessment together. However I may ask to have a individual conversation as a one off just to ensure I get a clear understanding of what the situation is. This enables us to then come together and put the correct support in place for both of you.